Maria Davis I have been a Sjogren’s (SHOW-grins) syndrome patient since 2004. I am particularly excited about this year’s event, since people can participate from the comfort of their own home. You can join in an educational Zoom meeting, and/or go out and walk right in your own neighborhood. What is Sjogren’s syndrome? Sjögren’s is a…
Generals, March 2022
Donations Needed to Help People Start a New Life
Can you imagine having to flee your home without a moment’s notice because you were in imminent danger? Can you imagine traveling a long way to a new country where everything is so different and you don’t speak the language? How wonderful it would be to find out that people who don’t even know you…
Features, March 2022
U. S. Military History: Some U.S. Coast Guard History
Ross Dunfee Lighthouses On Aug. 7, 1789, in the ninth act of the first U.S. Congress, 12 lighthouses were transferred to the federal government, and the United States Lighthouse Establishment (USLHE) was created under the Department of the Treasury, then Revenue, then Treasury. Because of poor management and poor lighting at lighthouses, the Lighthouse Board…
Generals, March 2022
The Spring ARTwalk Is Coming!
Mark your calendars: The spring SaddleBrooke Ranch ARTwalk is Saturday, May 7. If you are interested in registering as an artist, send an email to Linda Shannon-Hills, ARTwalk coordinator, at [email protected].
Clubs & Classes, March 2022
Tips for Using Essential Oils to Sustain Your Winter Wellness
JoAnne Guadioso On Feb. 2, 2022, the mighty groundhog came out of his burrow and saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter. So we may still be feeling the effects of winter on our wellness. With chilly days and unpredictable weather, it is important to do everything we can to make sure that…
Sports, March 2022
SBRTA Makes Pizza!
Carol Mihal The SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) Events Committee started off 2022 with a pizza-making party on Jan. 24 at Nonna Maria’s Ristorante in Oracle. Thirty-six people (SBRTA members plus spouses) joined together for a really fun evening of pizza and friends! Each couple was given a pizza dough ready for the addition of…
Sports, March 2022
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, March 8, at 3 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early for paperwork. Space is limited to 20 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register. Click on “Click to reserve a space!” below the flyer information. What you’ll need for pickleball: * Paddle…
Clubs & Classes, March 2022
Music as Metaphysics
On Wednesday, March 9, Randall Dighton presents an evening of music and spiritual exploration at SaddleBrooke One’s Activity Center at 7 p.m. He will not only share ballads of faith, humor, and love from his repertoire (Scotch/Irish, folk, musical theater), but also speak of his deep and abiding love of music for inspiration, meditation, and…
Generals, March 2022
Celebrating Purim
The Institute of Judaic Studies and Services (IJSS) looks forward to celebrating Purim with IJSS and Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) members. In the spirit of Jewish unity, IJSS and JFG are jointly sponsoring a Purim Hamantaschen and Dessert Evening on March 15. Members who would like to attend can RSVP to Joan Elder at [email protected]. Costumes are…
Clubs & Classes, March 2022
Free Beginning Piano Lessons
Piano lessons are offered Saturdays, March 12 through May 7 (not April 2), in the LaVista Room. There will be eight group lessons. Piano I: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Piano II: 3:30 to 5 p.m. (starts on page 60 of the lesson book) Did you always want to learn to read music? Well, this is the…